Author - Samilton Santos

An Unexpected Chemical May Be the Cause of Red Wine Headaches

Credit: PixabayRed wine headaches have been a well-documented phenomenon since Roman times, likely dating back to the origins of winemaking itself, around 10,000 years ago. As chemists focused on winemaking, we set out to uncover the true culprit behind this age-old discomfort.Debunking Common CulpritsOver the years, sulfites, biogenic amines, and tannins have been...

Portable Device Revolutionizes Ammonia Production with Eco-Friendly Innovation

Without additional heat, pressure, or electricity, this contraption is quietly producing ammonia from thin air at the Stanford University campusXiaowei Song, Chanbasha Basheer, Jinheng Xu, Richard N. ZareA new portable device, developed by researchers from Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, promises to revolutionize ammonia production by eliminating the need for...

Study Finds Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io Is Not Powered by a Global Magma Ocean

Credit: PixabayIo, one of Jupiter's moons, holds the title of the most volcanically active body in the Solar System, boasting around 400 volcanoes and vast lava flows across its surface. However, contrary to earlier theories, a recent study suggests that this volcanic activity is not driven by a global magma ocean beneath its crust.New...

A Few Minutes of Exercise Today Could Benefit Your Brain Tomorrow

Credit: PixabayEven just a few minutes of physical activity can have a significant impact on brain function, with benefits for memory and cognitive abilities potentially lasting longer than previously believed.Study Shows Exercise Improves Cognitive Function Beyond the Day of ActivityA study conducted by researchers at University College London and the University of Oxford has...

Samsung’s High-End Laser TV Becomes the First 8K Projector to Earn Certification

The first recipient of the 8K Association's new 8K certification for projectors is Samsung's The Premiere 8K model, which is yet to be releasedSamsungView 3 ImagesAmong the various product announcements in Samsung’s CES press kit last year, a brief mention stood out: the world’s first 8K projector with wireless connectivity. The Premiere 8K, still...

Magnetic Metasheet Material Moves Objects Like a Conveyor Belt

The metasheet demonstrates its ability to move objects – in this case, rotating Petri dishesYinding ChiScientists at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed a magnetic "metasheet" capable of moving objects and liquids without the need for robotic arms or grippers.The device consists of a sheet made of elastic polymer with magnetic microparticles embedded...

NASA Observes Black Hole Jet Colliding with Mysterious Object

NASA Observes Black Hole Jet Colliding with Mysterious ObjectOne of the most peculiar galaxies near the Milky Way has presented astronomers with a new and intriguing mysteryKnown as Centaurus A, this galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole at its center that emits enormous jets of plasma. These jets, traveling through intergalactic space, have collided...

Unusual Particle Gains or Loses Mass Depending on Its Direction of Movement

Scientists have accidentally discovered a strange particle that has mass when it moves in one direction, but is massless while moving in anotherDepositphotosScientists have accidentally discovered a particle that has mass when moving in one direction but lacks mass when traveling in another. Known as semi-Dirac fermions, these particles with peculiar behavior were first...

New Ultrasound-Controlled Gene Therapy to Fight Cancer

An artist's impression of CRISPR getting to work on cancer cells with the help of ultrasound pulsesWang Lab and Pepper WorkshopResearchers have developed an innovative gene therapy for cancer that can be remotely activated in specific areas of the body. The approach uses a version of CRISPR that responds to ultrasound pulses and has...

Dolphins in Gulf Found Contaminated with Fentanyl

Credit: PixabayRecent research has detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, just months after cocaine was found in sharks off the coast of South America. This finding highlights the growing problem of pharmaceuticals infiltrating marine environments."Pharmaceuticals have emerged as micropollutants and are becoming a global concern, with...